Wednesday, December 13, 2017

American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine Certification Opportunities


Michele Zormeier, MD, has led activities at Zormeier Cosmetic Surgery & Longevity Center medical offices in California, Indiana, and Illinois as physician and owner since 2010. When she is not treating patients, Michele Zormeier, MD, remains active in the industry by engaging with organizations such as the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.

The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) provides certification opportunities in several advanced specialty fields such as advanced metabolic endocrinology, weight management, lifestyle coaching, advanced cardiology, and sexual health and treatment. A4M also offers a sports medicine certification, a complex program touching on every component of the athlete’s body, from sports psychology to eating disorders. The organization maintains various international certification opportunities along with A4M board certifications for both physicians (ABAARM) and allied health practitioners (ABAAHP). 

Students beginning their careers in anti-aging may be interested in the A4M certification in metabolic and nutritional medicine. This certification, which cover subjects as diverse as gastroenterology and healthy exercise habits, provides individuals with a strong foundation that is critical to every clinical subspecialty.

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

DNA Testing Can Improve Wellness


Michele Zormeier, MD, works hard to help her patients “look and feel their best inside and out” at Zormeier Cosmetic Surgery & Longevity Center. With locations in Indiana and California, Michele Zormeier, MD, offers several services, including cosmetic and laser surgery, hormone replacement therapy, and nutritional medicine. Additionally, Dr. Zormeier helps her patients in their pursuit of overall wellness through DNA testing.

When patients are experiencing chronic health issues that have been difficult to diagnose, the root cause could be oxidative stress. Oxidative stress occurs when the body is unable to manufacture the right quantity of antioxidants to balance free radicals in the blood stream. When these free radicals are allowed to run rampant, they can cause cellular damage, inflammation, and premature aging. They can even trigger a number of conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, and fibromyalgia.

The body’s ability or inability to produce a sufficient number of antioxidants is linked to genetic variations. Each person’s DNA contains variants that make them unique. While some of those variants determine hair color, skin color, and other factors related to one’s appearance and personality, they can also affect one’s ability to produce critical enzymes and fight disease. 

With a simple saliva test, biotechnology company 23andMe can analyze a patient’s DNA for their genetic health risks and wellness. With this information in hand, a patient and their physician can map out a treatment plan that involves medical, lifestyle, and environmental changes that will improve their overall wellness.

Thursday, October 19, 2017

American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine’s Stem Cell Fellowship


Wayne State University School of Medicine alumna Michele Zormeier, MD, has provided high quality cosmetic surgery and anti-aging medicine for nearly two decades. Michele Zormeier, MD, owns Zormeier Cosmetic Surgery & Longevity Center, a medical practice that has offices in Indiana, Illinois, and California. Among her professional affiliations, Dr. Zormeier is a member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine was founded in 1992 to advance and advocate for medical treatments that address diseases caused by aging. In addition to funding clinical research and developing therapeutic treatments and diagnostic tools, the academy provides continuing medical education and maintains a range of educational fellowship programs. 

One such initiative is the academy’s Stem Cell Fellowship program. The fellowship provides training in the field of regenerative medicine and related technologies to address an estimated 90,000 individuals on transplant wait lists in the United States. To obtain the credential, physicians must complete a five part modular training program. Additional information on the modules, which cover areas such as best practices and in-office applications of regenerative therapies, can be found at www.a4m.com.

Wednesday, August 23, 2017

A Few of Thailand's Flavorful Dishes


A facial plastic surgeon with more than 16 years of experience, Michele Zormeier, MD is the owner of Zormeier Cosmetic Surgery & Longevity Center. In her free time, Michele Zormeier, MD enjoys trying various Thai dishes.

Thai cuisine is known for its unique dishes that are packed with flavor. The following are just a few of Thai cuisine’s most common dishes:

-Tom yum goong: One of Thailand’s most famous soups, Tom yum goong gets its unique aroma from fragrant herbs, lemongrass, galangal, lime leaves and shallots. The soup provides a mix of spicy and sour with peppers and fish sauce, while shrimp give the soup its body. 

-Som tam: A salad made with shredded green papaya, som tam also features a mix of spicy and sweet flavors. The dish has many variations, but it goes especially well with sticky rice and barbequed chicken.

-Massaman curry: Deriving its name from the Thai word for Muslim, this curry consists of concoction of coconut milk, roasted peanuts, potatoes, bay leaves, cinnamon, sugar, and tamarind sauce. Massaman curry is often served with chicken or beef, but some Thai communities have begun to serve it with pork.

Friday, August 11, 2017

Cosmetic Solutions - Laser Liposuction


Facial Plastic Surgeon Michele Zormeier, MD, delivers a high standard of cosmetic and wellness care at the Zormeier Cosmetic Surgery and Longevity Center. Among the procedures performed by Michele Zormeier, MD, is laser liposuction, which quickly helps patients enhance their appearance.

For people who want to streamline their body shapes, laser liposuction is an effective minimally invasive solution that removes cellulite, love handles, back and belly fat, and more. The procedure relies on lasers, which are concentrated beams of light energy.

In the procedure, doctors use lasers to melt fat beneath the skin. The fat is then suctioned out with thin tubes that penetrate the skin via small incisions.

A study that examined more than 2,000 patients who underwent laser liposuction suggests that the procedure resulted in skin tightening of 20 to 80 percent. This means that laser liposuction may be less likely to give rise to unsightly sagging of skin that sometimes follows traditional liposuction surgery.

In most cases, recovery time after laser liposuction is short, with patients returning to their daily activities within roughly 48 hours and returning to their exercise regimens within roughly two weeks.

Thursday, July 27, 2017

Forms of Laser Resurfacing


Michele Zormeier, MD, has over two decades of experience in the field of cosmetic surgery. Dr. Michele Zormeier owns and operates the Zormeier Cosmetic Surgery & Longevity Center, where she provides a range of treatments that include ActiveFX and DeepFX laser aesthetics.

ActiveFX and DeepFX are both laser resurfacing treatments. Laser resurfacing is a surgical technique that involves the use of concentrated high-energy beams of light to smooth out lines, wrinkles, and scars; remove brown spots and other irregularities associated with aging; and tighten the skin. 

Laser resurfacing, also known as laser vaporization, lasabrasion or laser peel, can be done using a carbon dioxide (CO2) or erbium laser. CO2 laser resurfacing utilizes either a continuous light beam or short pulses of light to remove skin layers. Since layers of skin are removed one after another during CO2 resurfacing, it is referred to as a fractionated method. Alternatively, erbium laser resurfacing has fewer side effects and a shorter recovery time. Your Board Certified plastic surgeon can discuss the treatment option best for you.

Tuesday, July 11, 2017

AAOHNS Releases First-Ever Rhinoplasty Clinical Guidelines


A medical school graduate of Wayne State University, Michele Zormeier, MD, has served as the physician-owner of the Zormeier Cosmetic Surgery & Longevity Center for more than seven years. Committed to the advancement of her profession, as well as staying up to date about advances in head and neck surgical procedures, Michele Zormeier, MD, is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (AAOHNS).

In an effort to address the minute amount of guidelines and related reference material for surgeons performing rhinoplasty, the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery recently rolled out a new practice guideline, “Improving Nasal Form and Function after Rhinoplasty,” in a recent issue of its peer-reviewed journal, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.

This marks the first time that the organization has issued evidence-based recommendations for rhinoplasty procedures with the express purpose of providing guidance to surgeons and other key medical stakeholders with a baseline roadmap of how to care for patients, both preoperatively and postoperatively. In her comments, guideline chair Lisa E. Ishii, MD, MHS, said the new framework is critical to constructing a uniform basis of care for rhinoplasty patients.

Thursday, June 15, 2017

Three Tips for Better Homemade Pizza Crust


Michele Zormeier, MD, is a physician and the owner of Zormeier Cosmetic Surgery & Longevity Center, with locations in Healdsburg, California, and Danville, Illinois, as well as Shelbyville and Noblesville in Indiana. When away from her practice, Dr. Michele Zormeier says pizza is one of her favorite foods. 

As the platform on which your pizza sits, all good pizza starts with a stellar crust. If your homemade pizza is not up to your standards, consider these three tips to improve it and get your pizza off to a good start.

1. Hands-On - Chef and Italian cuisine lover Mario Batali suggests kneading your pizza dough by hand. Batali claims this bit of extra attention will improve your crust’s texture, making it more firm and cohesive. 

2. Partial Cooking - Before you begin adding toppings to your crust, consider partially cooking it to help it better hold your toppings and remain firm, while providing just the right balance between chewiness and crispiness. Heat your crust with oil in a large pan using medium-high heat until the crust begins to turn a light golden-brown color and starts bubbling. 

3. Precise Measurements - While eyeballing your flour may be okay, it can also lead to an “okay” crust. Use a food scale to precisely measure your crust’s flour by weight to eliminate any guesswork and potential variation in quality from pizza to pizza. A measuring cup will not provide as accurate a result. Since flour is easily compressed, how much actually fills your measuring cup can vary, making the scale your best option for accuracy.

Thursday, April 27, 2017

Wayne State University School of Medicine - Pharmacology Department




Before beginning her career in the medical field, Michele Zormeier, MD, attended Wayne State College School of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professionals in Detroit, Michigan, where she earned a bachelor of science in pharmacy studies in 1989. Michele Zormeier, MD, also earned a doctorate degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1994.

The Wayne State University School of Medicine features several medical specialty departments, including the department of pharmacology. The study of pharmacology includes training in cancer therapeutics, cellular pharmacology, and neuropharmacology, as well as molecular and environmental toxicology (MET).

The study of cancer therapeutics and cellular pharmacology includes following the development of cancerous cell models along with membrane trafficking and signal transduction. Neuropharmacology is the study of how neurons function, and how disorders develop within the neurons. Molecular and environmental toxicology involves the process of how environmentally-linked diseases develop and progress in the system, and how environmental pathogens interact.

Thursday, April 13, 2017

AMA Reports Most Doctors Satisfied with Career Choice




Wayne State University graduate Michele Zormeier, MD, serves as physician and owner of Zormeier Cosmetic Surgery & Longevity Center, with offices in Indiana, Illinois, and California. In conjunction with her cosmetic surgery practice, Michele Zormeier, MD, maintains membership with the American Medical Association.

According to a recent survey conducted by the American Medical Association (AMA), an overwhelming majority of physicians report that they are satisfied with the choice they made to become doctors. The AMA polled 1,200 doctors, residents, and medical school students to assess their opinion of their career choice and whether or not they were happy with the decision.

The survey reports that 90 percent of those polled report satisfaction with their choice to become a physician. Additionally, 75 percent reported the opportunity to help others as the top reason they decided to get into the field. A majority of responders (73 percent) also report that they had settled on being a doctor before they turned 20 years old.

Monday, March 13, 2017

Is a Zormeier Cosmetic Surgery Photo Rejuvenation Peel Right for You?





A graduate of Wayne State University, Michele Zormeier, MD, provides cosmetic procedures to patients through Zormeier Cosmetic Surgery & Longevity Center. Dr. Michele Zormeier connects patients to a number of different procedures, such as the photo rejuvenation peel.

Exclusive to Zormeier Cosmetic Surgery & Longevity Center, photo rejuvenation peels are ideal for addressing baggy eyelids, visible blood vessels, scars, brown spots, and sagging skin. The treatment is non-invasive and involves no downtime. Patients report that the procedure involves only a gentle snapping sensation on the surface of the skin. The quick procedure involves breaking up pigment with a laser that also stimulates the production of new collagen and reduces the appearance of surface blood vessels.

Photo rejuvenation peel treatments can be used safely with very little risk on the face, neck, arms, hands, and chest. Other areas of the body with blotchy skin may also be treated with the technique. The procedure is customized according to the exact needs of the patient, as well as his or her skin type. More information about the procedure is available online at zormeiercosmeticsurgery.com.